Description
These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes offer a delicious and wholesome meal combining tender, microwaved sweet potatoes filled with a flavorful seasoned ground beef mixture. Topped with fresh diced tomatoes, creamy mashed avocado, shredded mozzarella, and tangy sour cream, this recipe makes for a quick, satisfying dinner that brings together the heartiness of tacos and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup water
For the Sweet Potatoes and Toppings
- 4 sweet potatoes
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Mashed avocado
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Microwave Sweet Potatoes: Poke holes all over each sweet potato using a fork. Place them in a bowl or plate with some water and microwave on high for 10 minutes. If they are not fully cooked, continue microwaving in 5-minute increments until tender. If the microwave is small, cook in batches of two.
- Cook Beef Mixture: While the potatoes are microwaving, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Stir and cook until the beef browns and the onions soften, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season and Simmer: Add chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, chunky salsa, and water to the cooked beef mixture. Stir well and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cooked and slightly cooled, cut them lengthwise without slicing all the way through, creating a pocket for stuffing.
- Assemble and Serve: Stuff each sweet potato with the beef mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella, diced tomatoes, mashed avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful taco-inspired meal.
Notes
- Microwaving sweet potatoes speeds up the cooking process dramatically compared to baking.
- Make sure to drain the grease from the ground beef to keep the filling less oily.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
- If you prefer crispier skin, you can finish the microwaved sweet potatoes in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.
